The Illinois Entry of Appearance-Petition for Dissolution of Marriage/Civil Union (SCA) is a legal document that is filed with the court in Illinois when a married or civil union couple decides to end their relationship. This document, which is also known as a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage/Civil Union, is used to initiate court proceedings to dissolve the marriage/civil union. It outlines the legal grounds for seeking the dissolution as well as the proposed terms for the division of assets and liabilities, child support, and other matters related to the dissolution. There are two types of this document: Joint Entry of Appearance-Petition for Dissolution of Marriage/Civil Union (SCa-1) and Individual Entry of Appearance-Petition for Dissolution of Marriage/Civil Union (SCa-2). The Joint Entry of Appearance-Petition for Dissolution of Marriage/Civil Union (SCa-1) is filed by both spouses when they agree on the terms of the dissolution. The Individual Entry of Appearance-Petition for Dissolution of Marriage/Civil Union (SCa-2) is filed by one spouse when the other spouse is not in agreement with the proposed terms of the dissolution. Both forms must be signed by both spouses and are filed with the court.